Richardson Is Speaking On The Floor

by Todd Beeton [courtesy of Calitics: Soapblox California - Front Page]

As expected, he is mostly playing up his diplomatic experience. He's also laying out his priorities of what he'll do as president. 1st day in office: out of Iraq, no residual troops. 2nd day in office: announce an Apollo energy program. 3rd day in office: plan to revitalize education. Minimum wage for teachers: $40,000/year. 4th day in office: universal healthcare. 5th day: jobs program.

More over the fold and in the comments...
"I would tear down that wall between America and Mexico!" He's good on immigration. He's calling for earned citizenship and compassion.

He just spoke out against the Supreme Court ruling and declared his support for a woman's right to choose.

"I will be a president who promotes civil unions and domestic partnerships."

"I love you all, not just because you're important and you moved up your primary. I ask you California, vote on the basis of who has the most experience, not on who's the biggest rock star or who has the most money. Vote on who can change America"

He's making his case:

"I have experience. We tried someone who didn't have experience..."

"I'm a governor. We elect governors in this country."